chain mail
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chain mail
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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The late Renaissance came to life in knave overalls with blousy tops, sequined skirts that suggested chain mail armor and tapestry detailing on jacket sleeves.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2023
Ms. Stewart’s short chain mail Chanel dress was a fighting mix of armor and crystals, but what really made news was her decision to doff her Christian Louboutin stilettos and walk up the stairs barefoot.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
Social media posts and chain mail, meanwhile, falsely claimed that Pavel was planning a general mobilization.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2023
This hobby falls into the larger category of Making Things, be that jewelry or clothing in general, but there’s something about the patience that chain mail designs require that soothes my worries.
From The Verge ● Aug. 4, 2022
European weapons were steel swords, lances, and daggers, supplemented by small firearms and artillery, while body armor and helmets were also made of solid steel or else of chain mail.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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